The Large Magellanic Cloud: A First-Time Visitor to the Milky Way?

Recent research suggests that the Large Magellanic Cloud may be making its first pass by the Milky Way, challenging previous theories about its orbital history.

Recent research suggests that the Large Magellanic Cloud may be making its first pass by the Milky Way, challenging previous theories about its orbital history.

A team of undergraduate students has identified one of the oldest stars in the Universe, SDSS J0715-7334, which migrated to the Milky Way from the Large Magellanic Cloud.